She sighed and looked into those big blue eyes, remembering every touch, every kiss, every laugh they shared and said…..

'I'll always cherish the time we spent together, but if I give in now and you do this again, how will I feel? It'll destroy me. I'm not happy, Troy. I can't live a lie. I need to be true to myself and taking you back would be the opposite of that. I need to do what's best for me. I'll never be able to look at you in the same way again. We made a promise to always be together and to love each other forever. I kept that promise but you didn't because you're greedy. You're greedy for more than you've got. I could have given you everything, but no. You decided you want more, and you're going to have to live with that decision for the rest of your life. I won't take you back Troy. I won't. Please go' and with that she got up and left the room. Troy stood still for a few seconds before heading for the door. He walked to the door where Gabriella was standing, showing him out. He tried one last time.

'Gabi-'

'You know I was planning a surprise party for you because that's what I'm like. I care for the people I love. That's where we differ Troy. Goodbye' she shut the door in his face and watched through the glass as he trudged off. Tears sliding down her cheeks.

Two weeks later

It was the talent competition at school and Ms Darbus had been surprised when Gabriella refused flat out to sing a duet with Troy. As far as she knew, they were inseparable. She could see Gabriella was adamant and let it go. Instead, Gabriella was doing a solo and a duet with Sharpay. Gabriella had chosen a song she felt would really hit home for Troy. She'd seen him a lot around school but never spoke to him. He'd always slow down when she passed him but she would always carry on walking. The one time she locked her eyes with his, she saw him surrounded by cheerleaders. This hurt her but she kept her cool and turned and walked the other way.

With Taylor, Gabriella and Sharpay

'Taylor, do you think this is taking it too far. Should I just drop it?' said Gabriella.

'Not a chance. If I could sing, I'd be up there with you. Letting the world know what cheaters those two are but I can't so it's up to you. Now get up there and show them what you've got.' Taylor said.

'Yeah honey bunch. I'll be up there with you later on. This one is for you. If you make eye contact with him, only do it when the line of the song will really get to him. Understand?' Sharpay whispered while applying mascara to her already laden eyes.

'Yes Miss' Gabriella joked and got up on stage. She began to sing, meaning every word.

Time can never mend the careless whispers of a good friend
To the heart and mind, ignorance is kind
there's no comfort in the truth
pain is all you'll find

Should've known better

I feel so unsure
as I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor
as the music dies, something in your eyes
calls to mind the silver screen
and all its sad good-byes

I'm never gonna dance again
guilty feet have got no rhythm
though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool

Should've known better than to cheat a friend
and waste the chance that I've been given
so I'm never gonna dance again
the way I danced with you

Time can never mend
the careless whispers of a good friend
ignorance is kind
there's no comfort in the truth
pain is all you'll find

I'm never gonna dance again
guilty feet have got no rhythm
though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool

Should've known better than to cheat a friend
and waste this chance that I've been given
so I'm never gonna dance again
the way I danced with you

Never without your love

Tonight the music seems so loud
I wish that we could lose this crowd
Maybe it's better this way
We'd hurt each other with the things we'd want to say

We could have been so good together
We could have lived this dance forever
But no one's gonna dance with me
because of you

And I'm never gonna dance again
guilty feet have got no rhythm
though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool

Should've known better than to cheat a friend
and waste the chance that I've been given
so I'm never gonna dance again
the way I danced with you.

It was now when she made eye contact with Troy who was sat on the front row and sang the last few lines, never breaking the look between them.

Now that you're gone
what did I do that was so wrong
that you had to leave me alone?

The song ended and the cheers were deafening. All were on their feet apart from Troy who remained sat down, trying to hide his tears. He knew that song was directed at him. But when she looked at him, he felt his heart drop. He knew she'd never forgive him. He looked up in time to see her turn away with tears in her eyes and walk off stage. He got up and ran to Miss Darbus who nodded and wrote something down on her clipboard. After a few other songs, it was time for Sharpay and Gabi's duet. This was a more upbeat song, aimed at no-one in particular this time. Gabriella had decided to show Troy that she could be sexy and have fun without him. And she was going to prove it in this song. The two girls got up on stage to whistles and cat calls. They knew they looked good. (pictures in profile) So did all the guys in the audience. They waited for the music and began to dance and sing.

(Gabriella/Sharpay/both)

Everybody look at me, me
I walk in the door you start screaming
Come on everybody what you here for?
Move your body over like a nympho
Everybody get your necks to crack around
All you crazy people come on jump around
I want to see you all on your knees, knees
You either want to be with me, or be me!

Maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard
Make you want all, of her love
She's a maneater
make you buy cars
make you cut cards
make you fall real hard in love
She's a maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard
Make you want all, of her love
She's a maneater
make you buy cars
make you cut cards
Wish you never ever met her at all!

And when she walks she walks with passion (oh)
when she talks, she talks like she can handle it (oh)
when she asks for something boy she means it (oh)
even if you never ever seen it (oh)
everybody get your necks to crack around (oh)
all you crazy people come on jump around (oh)
you doing anything to keep her by your side (oh)
because, she said she love you, love you long time!

Maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard
Make you want all, of her love
She's a maneater
make you buy cars
make you cut cards
make you fall real hard in love
She's a maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard
Make you want all, of her love
She's a maneater
make you buy cars
make you cut cards
Wish you never ever met her at all!

Maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard
Make you want all, of her love
She's a maneater
make you buy cars
make you cut cards
make you fall real hard in love
She's a maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard
Make you want all, of her love
She's a maneater
make you buy cars
make you cut cards
Wish you never ever met her at all!
(oh)

Never ever met her at all!
You wish you never ever met her at all!
You wish you never ever met her at all!
You wish you never ever met her at all!
You wish you never ever met her at all!
You wish you never ever met her at all!
You wish you never ever met her at all!
You wish you never ever met her at all!

Maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard
Make you want all, of her love
She's a maneater
make you buy cars
make you cut cards
make you fall real hard in love
She's a maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard
Make you want all, of her love
She's a maneater
make you buy cars
make you cut cards
Wish you never ever met her at all!

They'd been dancing all the way through with two models they had hired. They'd been grinding against them and pushing up against them. The models ran their hands up and down them and lifted them up and swayed with them. With Zeke's permission, Sharpay had even kissed his cheek. Miss Darbus was slightly shocked but quickly assumed it was what kids do nowadays and clapped with the rest of the school. They received a standing ovation and cries of 'Call me!' and 'Looking hot!' They curtsied and thanked the models backstage. They quickly changed and took their seats at the front of the audience. The other side to where the guys were sitting. They were waiting for the announcement of who had won when Miss Darbus shouted 'We have one final act tonight. An impromptu one but nevertheless. Troy Bolton'. Gabriella rolled her eyes. She had half expected him to do this. Sing her a song and expect her to take him back. That wasn't going to happen. She leaned back and waited for him to start.

A/N

C'mon, I didn't get nearly half as many entries as last time. What's happening? Shall I stop or continue? It's up to you. If I stop I'll probably write a one-shot so plz let me no soon. xxxxxxx